Since we need talent and they have flaws, I would still be interested in acquiring them, if we can get them for a good price
It appears Reggie Jackson will be one of the weaker RFA PG's that could be available
Brandon Knight
Dragic
The above are surely better than Reggie
If we need to overpay to steal OKC, I would rather NOT do so
Reggie Jackson
He appears to be worth 6m or so at best to me, 3year 18m and 3rd year is a team option is the price I would test him, if OKC matches so be it
As for Greg Monroe, he has his flaws, but he is a UFA
Now if he is looking for anything close to MAX contract, just hang up
If he we can grab him at a good price, I would not mind, I would give Monroe a player option for 3rd year
3 year 20m
This way we would have room for error and even with their flaws we have the ability to still add use $$$ on other players to acquire talent
Our selling point should be,
1- We think you will be perfect in the Triangle, you offer the versatility and play a style that would fit greatly in the system, however, we still need to surround the team with more talent to execute the system, we see a great future starting here in NYK, we will be doing great things here in NYK and I hope that you would like to be a part of it,
A-for Monroe "we will be using you to initiate our OFFENSE, like we did with Gasol, and we think you have a great all round game and great versatility, however, there are parts of your game that still need some development"
B- For Reggie Jackson, say "we love your size and game, BIG GUARDS and see you as a big part of the system and your versatility to defend and play 2 positions would fit greatly, however, you still have to work on your defense and development"
1- you will be get plenty of minutes to prove your are worth and use Jeremy Lin as an example if they are able to win fans over here in NYK, as selling points for their next contract
2- It is up to them to decide to go to a better team instead where they will get less minutes but they are both relatively young and will get the opportunity to get another 2 good contracts where you will have the minutes here to showcase your talents here in NYK where the media is always focused on
3- 3 year deals, it would end AFTER the next lock out where the CBA's salary cap will likely rise signifigantly, and we would have their FULL BIRD rights if they take the 3 year deal
It is your job to lose, as you will be given the starting job, as we will continue to challenge and further develop your abilities as we see in you
For us, it is an easy decision as we find value players that could possibly become trade bait for us too
2- 3 year deals, will not hurt us too bad especially at that price
They could be quality players with the right talent/system around them
Maybe something just to buy us time till 2017 where there will be many FA's, Noah, Durant, Lebron, could all be potential UFA's
Reggie Jackson, 3years 18m with team option for 3rd year
Monroe, 3 year 20m, with team option for 3rd, or 2year 15m (I want them to take the 2nd year deal)
